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While many Bermudians have chosen to sail on the Spirit of Bermuda, others decided to try something different and immerse themselves in a foreign nautical culture.
Twenty-four-year-old Terry Sousa did just that when he hopped on the Russian Kruzensht...
DATE: Jun 06, 2009
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Sailing
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As the rain pelted the well-wishers at Albouy's Point many could be forgiven for thinking the weather was a bad omen. Parents could be seen eyeing the Spirit of Bermuda and her professional crew suspiciously, trying to gauge if she had what it took t...
DATE: Jun 06, 2009
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Sailing
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It seems like a long time since they set sail from Tenerife and with the lack of wind hampering their progress it must have seemed even longer for those on board but tomorrow the Spirit of Bermuda is due back on the Island.
She has been taking part i...
DATE: Jun 05, 2009
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Sailing
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The Spirit of Bermuda is sailing towards Bermuda as part of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge. This is the latest update from Captain Simon Colley.
Occasional squalls and associated breeze, dropping off to calm. We are motoring directly for Bermuda, ...
DATE: Jun 04, 2009
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Sailing
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The Tenerife to Bermuda leg of the Tall Ships race was cut short yesterday due to a lack of wind, with the ships heading towards the Island under motor rather than sail.
The results for this leg of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge have now been dete...
DATE: Jun 03, 2009
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Sailing
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The Spirit of Bermuda is currently heading towards Bermuda as part of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge. This is the latest despatch report from the sloop:
This morning was beautiful. Without a single ripple anywhere in sight, there was no discernibl...
DATE: Jun 02, 2009
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Sailing
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When the most exciting thing in 72 hours is retrieving a buoy you know it is slow going on the Spirit of Bermuda.
With approximately 600 miles left the ship has been stuck in a high pressure system for several days. Contrary to what the name implies,...
DATE: Jun 01, 2009
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Sailing
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Astronauts on board the International Space Station have sent a message of support to the crews taking part in the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge. And it is hoped that a live link can be set up with the station to the Spirit of Bermuda when she berths...
DATE: May 29, 2009
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Sailing
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The Tall Ships are coming and the Island is gearing up for a spectacular event that will celebrate Bermuda and her people.
Eleven ships are sailing from Tenerife to the Island in the second leg of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge.
They will be joine...
DATE: May 29, 2009
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Sailing
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Reporter Ruth O'Kelly-Lynch is aboard The Spirit of Bermuda as a watch leader and will is filing regular reports as she and the other vessels in the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge sail from Tenerife to Bermuda. Here is her latest dispatch.
With a Long...
DATE: May 22, 2009
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Sailing
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